Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Bill seeks to clarify that stadium suite guest lists are public data
By Chris Steller
There would be no question that guest books for two publicly owned suites at U.S. Bank Stadium would be public data, under a bill sponsored by Rep. Peggy Scott (R-Andover).
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More incentives sought as fewer volunteer to join firefighter ranks
By Mike Cook
Communities are struggling to recruit and retain individuals while the number of calls is predicted to keep increasing, especially for emergency medical services, committee hears.
Agriculture committee receives Animal Health Board overview
By Jonathan Mohr
Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget biennial recommendation includes a base increase of $166,000 for the Board of Animal Health. The additional money would cover increased personnel costs while maintaining current service levels.
Committee hears who may receive $47 million from VW settlement
By Jonathan Mohr
Both private and public organizations will be eligible to receive grant money in the coming months, but there are strings attached
Proposed education tax adjustments create concerns
By Nick Longworth
Two bills would make adjustments to education tax credits, expenses, deductions; opponents say measures could erode public school system.
EMT shortage prompts bill to allow for out-of-state providers
By Tory Cooney
Backer initiative is part of multi-state push to give short-term access to out-of-state personnel
Agency fighting racial disparities looks to expand services
By Tory Cooney
Dayton’s budget includes funds to help Office of Ombudsperson for Families meet increased need
Testifiers speak on behalf of Minnesota State benefits
By Nick Longworth
Minnesota State is the largest provider of post-secondary education in the state, with 396,000 students at its 37 colleges and universities across 54 campuses.
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Education commissioner says proposed education budget increases offer stability
By Nick Longworth
One day after Gov. Mark Dayton offered his “Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota” budget proposal, legislators turned their attention toward what it might mean for educatio...
Floor votes likely Thursday on insurance premium relief compromise
By Ricky Campbell
House, Senate and administration draw up $327 million in subsidies that could be voted on by both bodies Thursday.
Human rights agency seeks new offices in three cities
By Chris Steller
Duluth, Rochester and Worthington would gain agency satellites under governor’s budget proposal.
More farmers may qualify for tax break
By Jonathan Mohr
A bill approved by the House Agriculture Policy Committee would allow more property to qualify as “agricultural homestead” and receive the resulting tax exemption, provided the owner doesn’t move too far away.
DHS program aims to help aging Minnesotans plan for the future
By Tory Cooney
Minnesotans are getting older. The number of people over 65 is expected to grow 107 percent between 2010 and 2030 while the rest of the population is expected to grow 6 percent....
DNR to study increased timber harvest
By Jonathan Mohr
Timber is the fifth-largest manufacturing industry in Minnesota and the state will examine whether it can further strengthen the sector by boosting its annual timber harvest by 20 percent.
Dayton’s budget proposal prioritizes health, education and transportation
By Ricky Campbell
Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday released a two-year, $45.8 billion biennial budget proposal that includes an expansion of MinnesotaCare, increased education spending and an increase...
